Kristofferson: The Wild American

Kristofferson: The Wild American
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Publisher : Omnibus Press
Total Pages : 394
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ISBN-10 : 9780857121097
ISBN-13 : 085712109X
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Kristofferson: The Wild American by : Stephen Miller

The Wild American is the story of Kristofferson's triumphant pursuit of a career that took an even more unlikely turn when he broke into movies and became famous all over again. Kris Kristofferson is one of country music's most illustrious singer-songwriters. Seemingly destined for a distinguished military career, ex-Golden Gloves boxer and Rhodes scholar Kristofferson gave it all up to sweep floors in Nashville, began to pitch his songs to his musical heroes and finally became a star himself.

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 181
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ISBN-10 : 9780810888210
ISBN-13 : 0810888211
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis Kris Kristofferson by : Mary G. Hurd

Singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson has maintained a career in music and film for more than forty years. He was the oldest son in a military family that planned for him to continue the tradition of military service, but he resigned his commission to pursue a career in songwriting. In Nashville, where he spent five years working menial jobs and learning to write songs, he combined his loneliness and alienation with countercultural directness to produce raw, emotional songs and generated eight studio albums through the 1970s that regularly joined the top 100 on U.S. country charts—four of which broke into the top ten. A fallow period followed in the 1980s and 1990s, but when Kristofferson re-emerged in the mid-2000s at age 70 with new studio albums, he again broke through both country and indie charts. In Kris Kristofferson: Country Highwayman, Mary G. Hurd surveys the life and works of this highly respected American songwriter. For many, Kristofferson’s songs remain the gold standard of modern songwriters, and Kris Kristofferson follows the commitment to freedom of expression that has characterized his songwriting and struggles with the music industry. The author also explores his film career, work with the Highwaymen, liberal activism, decision to write and record two albums of material protesting the U.S. government’s intrusion in Central America, and reflowering as a musical artist with the release of This Old Road in 2006 and other studio albums. Kris Kristofferson: Country Highwayman should appeal not only to dedicated fans of Kristofferson’s work as an artist but also to anyone interested in country music and its influence on modern Americana and the roots of music traditions.

Kris Kristofferson Guitar Collection (Songbook)

Kris Kristofferson Guitar Collection (Songbook)
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages : 194
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781458496522
ISBN-13 : 145849652X
Rating : 4/5 (22 Downloads)

Synopsis Kris Kristofferson Guitar Collection (Songbook) by : Kris Kristofferson

(Guitar Recorded Versions). 14 favorites from one of the founders of outlaw country, including: The Best of All Possible Worlds * For the Good Times * Help Me Make It Through the Night * Just the Other Side of Nowhere * Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again) * Me and Bobby McGee * Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down * Who's to Bless, and Who's to Blame * Why Me? (Why Me, Lord?) * and more.

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson
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Publisher : Tempo: A Rowman & Littlefield Music Series on Rock, Pop, and Culture
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0810888203
ISBN-13 : 9780810888203
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Kris Kristofferson by : Mary G. Hurd

With a career in music and film that has spanned over forty years, Kristofferson began as a singer-songwriter. In this book, Mary G. Hurd surveys the life and works of this highly respected American songwriter, exploring the uncommon depth and lyricism of his work.

Outlaw

Outlaw
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Publisher : Harper Collins
Total Pages : 231
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ISBN-10 : 9780062038203
ISBN-13 : 0062038206
Rating : 4/5 (03 Downloads)

Synopsis Outlaw by : Michael Streissguth

Outlaw by acclaimed author Michael Streissguth follows the stories of three legends as they redefined country music: Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson. Streissguth delves into the country music scene in the late '60s and early '70s, when these rebels found themselves in Music City writing songs and vying for record deals. Channeling the unrest of the times, all three Country Music Hall of Famers resisted the music industry’s unwritten rules and emerged as leaders of the outlaw movement that ultimately changed the recording industry. Outlaw offers a broad portrait of the outlaw movement in Nashville that includes a diverse secondary cast of characters, such as Johnny Cash, Rodney Crowell, Kinky Friedman, and Billy Joe Shaver, among others. With archival photographs throughout, Outlaw is a comprehensive examination of a fascinating shift in country music, and the three unbelievably talented musicians who forged the way.

Untitled Autobiography Kris Kristofferson

Untitled Autobiography Kris Kristofferson
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Publisher : Hyperion Books
Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 1401301169
ISBN-13 : 9781401301163
Rating : 4/5 (69 Downloads)

Synopsis Untitled Autobiography Kris Kristofferson by : Kris Kristofferson

The Great American Country Songbook

The Great American Country Songbook
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Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages : 184
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781458432858
ISBN-13 : 1458432858
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Great American Country Songbook by : Hal Leonard Corp.

(Easy Guitar). Easy arrangements with tab for 50 all-American country classics, including: Act Naturally * All My Ex's Live in Texas * Boot Scootin' Boogie * Crazy * Elvira * Faded Love * Folsom Prison Blues * For the Good Times * Friends in Low Places * Georgia on My Mind * Hey, Good Lookin' * King of the Road * Lucille * Rocky Top * Sixteen Tons * Take Me Home, Country Roads * There's a Tear in My Beer * You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma * Your Cheatin' Heart * and more.

The Man Called CASH

The Man Called CASH
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Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Total Pages : 265
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ISBN-10 : 9781418578091
ISBN-13 : 1418578096
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis The Man Called CASH by : Steve Turner

Johnny Cash is one of the most influential figures in music and American popular culture today. While he was an icon to people of all ages during his life, Cash's legacy continues after his death. His remarkable story is captured in this exclusive authorized biography, addressing the whole life of Johnny Cash-not just his unforgettable music but also his relationship with June Carter Cash and his faith in Christ. His authenticity, love for God and family, and unassuming persona are what Steve Turner captures with passion and focus in this inspiring book. Different from other books written about him, The Man Called CASH brings Cash's faith and love for God into the foreground and tells the story of a man redeemed, without watering-down or sugar-coating. The Man Called CASH will be a huge success with his millions of fans and will draw in many new fans with this inspiring story of faith and redemption.

The Bitter End

The Bitter End
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Publisher : Cooper Square Press
Total Pages : 266
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781461660866
ISBN-13 : 1461660866
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis The Bitter End by : Paul Colby

The tale of the famous Greenwich Village coffeehouse turned nightclub, The Bitter End is also the story of the club's manager and owner, Paul Colby. From the early 60s to the 90s, the Bitter End hosted a wide range of influential music and comedy acts that reflected the changing creative atmosphere of the Village, and the country beyond. Pete Seeger made frequent appearances and Peter, Paul, and Mary debuted at the club during the height of the folk music boom, around the same time that Woody Allen and Bill Cosby were headlining with their very different—but equally popular—stand-up acts. After the British Invasion made rock the pre-eminent music in the land, Colby booked electrified folk and rock performers such as Neil Young, Carly Simon, Kris Kristofferson, and many others. Throughout the years, Colby kept up such strong friendships with the artists that they often returned as patrons when they weren't performing—the most famous local regular being Bob Dylan. The stories Colby shares of his amazing years running the Bitter End provide an insider's personal perspective on several decades of American entertainment. Told with fondness and flair, The Bitter End acquaints the world with a man beloved by performers for years.

A Star is Born

A Star is Born
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 236
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0446842141
ISBN-13 : 9780446842143
Rating : 4/5 (41 Downloads)

Synopsis A Star is Born by : Alexander Edwards